A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1727043 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1727424 epoch_slot_no: 21024 block_no: 1726962 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1161 time: 2018-10-28 18:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5bb8eaba730497334eaa1cee13f83e641216fdda5c37218c16890472cbe4fdbaBlock Operator
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